The Federal Authorities of Nigeria has referred to as for additional investigation into the dying of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who tragically handed away in Uganda beneath unclear circumstances.
In an official assertion, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Fee (NIDCOM), emphasised the urgency of uncovering the reality behind the incident. She confirmed that the Nigerian Embassy in Uganda has requested a full post-mortem and complete investigations into the circumstances surrounding Lawal’s premature dying.
“That is each pathetic and suspicious. We demand a clear and thorough investigation—no cover-ups. That is deeply saddening,” Dabiri-Erewa acknowledged in a assertion signed by Abdur-Rahman Baligun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols at NIDCOM.
She additional assured that the Nigerian authorities would carefully observe the case to make sure justice is served.
Circumstances Surrounding Lawal’s Dying
In line with Ugandan authorities, Kajjansi Police Division has launched an investigation into Lawal’s dying, which occurred on the morning of February 24, 2025. The Vipers SC footballer was reported to have fallen from the third ground of Voicemall Buying Arcade beneath unclear circumstances.
A lady recognized as Naima, who was reportedly with Lawal on the time, acknowledged that she left him of their room getting ready tea and went to a close-by sport middle inside the mall. Shortly after, at roughly 8:00 AM, Lawal allegedly fell from the balcony. He was instantly rushed to Entebbe Referral Hospital, the place he was pronounced useless.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have since recovered Lawal’s private belongings, together with two smartphones, a pair of open sneakers, headsets, coaching package, and sensible telephone Chargers
Investigators are presently retrieving CCTV footage and conducting interrogations to ascertain the precise explanation for his dying.
The tragic lack of Abubakar Lawal, a promising footballer and scholar, has sparked issues, with Nigerian authorities vowing to pursue a concrete and open inquiry to make sure justice is served.
